Change can be a scary word with a ton of negative connotations, but it can also be a reason for renewed hope.

Let’s say you’ve had the same fantasy team name for several years and have won nothing. You liked the name, but maybe a new name for your team will bring new luck, new life. So, consider changing from Enrico Polanco’s to Call Me Maybin. Change it from Lemon Harang Pie to The Utley Ducklings. Change it from A Streetcar Named Cuddyer to Trout and About.

With any change, there is risk involved, but it can be very exciting and beneficial. Here’s a look at some players who changed teams and their draft value for 2014 (projections based on a 10-team league):

Staying local

Jacoby Ellsbury, of, Yankees: Scratch your head at this move all you want, but the Bombers landed one of the premier (albeit injury-prone) fantasy outfielders. Roto Files has the speedster among the top 5 outfielders (12.0 average draft position, according to fantasypros.com, which averages a players draft position from ESPN, Yahoo, CBS and MockDraftCentral) and he should be drafted early in the second round.

Curtis Granderson, of, Mets: Health is not the concern with Granderson — he suffered two freak injuries last year forcing him to miss a substantial amount of time. The main thing to be cautious about, outside of his ugly batting average, is half his games are at Citi Field. It won’t kill his power numbers, but it won’t help. Look for him around the 10th round.

Brian McCann, c, Yankees: The former Brave has a powerful swing that should benefit from the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. Injuries are a concern, but he’s a top 10 catcher (105.0 ADP) worth grabbing around rounds 9-10.

Carlos Beltran, of, Yankees: He’s an oldie, but a goodie. He’ll put up solid numbers in The Bronx and should be drafted with confidence between rounds 9-11.

Masahiro Tanaka, sp, Yankees: Tanaka is a bit of a wild card, especially after all the innings he has logged in Japan. While he has looked great in his spring appearances, it’s still far too early to say he will be the next Yu Darvish. But, with a 99.2 ADP, people are putting trust in his record in Japan as well as the money paid to bring him here.

Bartolo Colon, sp, Mets: The portly right-hander was a huge surprise last season. Will the 40-year-old hurler defy the odds and be a huge acquisition for the Amazin’s, or will he just be huge? Late-round flier at best.

New place, same story

Robinson Cano, 2b, Mariners: It may be weird not seeing him in pinstripes, but Cano’s new location can’t diminish that he is still, by far, the best second baseman available. He is a top 10 fantasy player, and should be drafted in the first round.

Prince Fielder, 1b, Rangers: Last year may have been disappointing, but Fielder still hit .279 with 25 homers and 106 RBIs. Expect a bounce-back season for the durable first baseman, who should benefit from playing in hitter-friendly Arlington. Roto Files ranks him third at his position (behind Arizona’s Paul Goldschmidt and Baltimore’s Chris Davis), and should be drafted in the first two rounds.

Ian Kinsler, 2b, Tigers: The second baseman can call anyone “sleazeball” and fantasy owners won’t care as long as the numbers are there. Look for him in the fifth or sixth round.

Mark Trumbo, 1b/of, D’backs: Trumbo has hit a combined 95 homers and driven in 284 runs in his first three big league seasons. He’s worth adding to your roster by the fifth or sixth round.

Middle men

Doug Fister, sp, Nationals: With an average draft position of 138.8, Fister is the perfect middle-round pick.